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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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