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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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