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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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