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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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