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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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