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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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