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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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