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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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