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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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