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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important 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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