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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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