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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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