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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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