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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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