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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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