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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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