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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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