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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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