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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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