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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources