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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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