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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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