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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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