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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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