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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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