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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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