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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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