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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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