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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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