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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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