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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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