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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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