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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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