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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key 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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