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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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