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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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