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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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