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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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