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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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