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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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