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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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