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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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