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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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