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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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