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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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