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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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