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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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