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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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