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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the 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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