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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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