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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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