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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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