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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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