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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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