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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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