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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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