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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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