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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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