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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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