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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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