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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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