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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines 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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