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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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