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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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