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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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