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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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