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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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