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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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