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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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