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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important 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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