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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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