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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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