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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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