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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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