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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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