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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure 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 massively open online courses? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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