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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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