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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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