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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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