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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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