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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes 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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