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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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