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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key 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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