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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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