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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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