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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always 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 control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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