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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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