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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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