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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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