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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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