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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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