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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? 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 organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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