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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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