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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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