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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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