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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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