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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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