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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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