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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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