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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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