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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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