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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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