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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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