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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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