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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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