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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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