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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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