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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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