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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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