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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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