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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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