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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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