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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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