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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the 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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