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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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