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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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