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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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