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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? 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 optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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