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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)