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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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