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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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