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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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