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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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