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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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