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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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