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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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