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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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