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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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