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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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