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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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