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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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