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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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