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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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