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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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