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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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