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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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