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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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