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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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