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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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