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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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