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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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