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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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