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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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