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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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