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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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