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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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