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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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