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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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