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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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