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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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