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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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