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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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