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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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