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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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