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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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