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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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