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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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