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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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