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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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