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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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