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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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