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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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