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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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