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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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