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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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