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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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