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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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