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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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