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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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