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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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