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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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