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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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