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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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