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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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