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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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