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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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