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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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