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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important 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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