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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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