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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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