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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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