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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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