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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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