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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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