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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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