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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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