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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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