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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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