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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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