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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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