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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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