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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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