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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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