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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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