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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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