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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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