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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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