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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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