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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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