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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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