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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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