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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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