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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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