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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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