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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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