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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers 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 in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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