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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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