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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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