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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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