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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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