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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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