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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important 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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