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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low 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 electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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