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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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