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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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