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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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