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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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