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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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