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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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