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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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