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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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