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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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