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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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