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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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