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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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