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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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