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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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