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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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