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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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