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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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