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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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