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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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