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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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