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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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