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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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