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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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