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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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