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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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