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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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