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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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