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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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