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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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