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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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