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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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