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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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