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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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