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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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