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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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