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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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