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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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