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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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