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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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