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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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