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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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