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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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