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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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