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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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