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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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