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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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