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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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