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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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