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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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