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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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