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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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