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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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