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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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