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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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