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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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