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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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