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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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