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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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