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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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