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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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