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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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