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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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