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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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