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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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