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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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