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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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