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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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