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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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