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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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