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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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