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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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