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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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