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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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