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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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