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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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