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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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