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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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