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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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