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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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