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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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