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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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