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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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