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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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