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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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