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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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