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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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