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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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