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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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