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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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