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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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