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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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