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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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