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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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