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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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