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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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