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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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