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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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