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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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