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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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