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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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