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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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