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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student 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 procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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