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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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