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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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