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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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