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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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