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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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