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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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