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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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