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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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