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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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