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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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