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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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