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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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