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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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