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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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