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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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