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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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