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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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