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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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