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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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