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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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