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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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