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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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