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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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