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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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