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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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