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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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