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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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