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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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