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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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