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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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