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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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