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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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