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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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