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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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