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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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