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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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