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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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