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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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