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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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