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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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