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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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