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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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