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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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