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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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