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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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