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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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