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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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