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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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