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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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