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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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