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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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