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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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