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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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