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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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