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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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