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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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