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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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