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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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