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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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