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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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