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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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