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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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