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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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