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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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