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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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