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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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