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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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