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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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