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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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