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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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