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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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