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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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