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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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