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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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