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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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