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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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