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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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