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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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