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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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