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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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