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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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