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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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