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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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