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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses 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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