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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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