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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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