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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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