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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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