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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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