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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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