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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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