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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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