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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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