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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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