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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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