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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the 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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