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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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