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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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