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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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