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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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