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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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