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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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