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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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