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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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