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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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