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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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