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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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