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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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