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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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