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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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