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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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