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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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