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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major 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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