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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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