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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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