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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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