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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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