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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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