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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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