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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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