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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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