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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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