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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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