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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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