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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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