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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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