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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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