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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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