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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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