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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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