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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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