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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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