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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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