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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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