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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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