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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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