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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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