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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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