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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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