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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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