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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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