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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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