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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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