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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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