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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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