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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies 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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