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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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