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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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