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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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