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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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