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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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