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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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