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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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