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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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