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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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