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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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