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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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