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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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