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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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