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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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