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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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