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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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