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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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