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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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