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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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