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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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