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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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