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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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