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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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