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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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