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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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