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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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