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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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