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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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