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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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