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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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