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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education