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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? 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 in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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