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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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