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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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