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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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