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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high 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 procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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