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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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