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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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