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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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