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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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