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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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