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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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