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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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