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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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