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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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