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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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