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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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