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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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