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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models 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 handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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