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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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