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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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